Missouri Revised Statutes

Chapter 210
Child Protection and Reformation
Section 210.140

August 28, 2014

Privileged communication not recognized, exception.

210.140. Any legally recognized privileged communication, except that
between attorney and client or involving communications made to a minister or
clergyperson, shall not apply to situations involving known or suspected child
abuse or neglect and shall not constitute grounds for failure to report as
required or permitted by sections 210.110 to 210.165, to cooperate with the
division in any of its activities pursuant to sections 210.110 to 210.165, or
to give or accept evidence in any judicial proceeding relating to child abuse
or neglect.